Redefining the modern athlete at Fortius

At Fortius Sport and Health, anyone who has a body and is motivated, is an athlete. As an integrated athletic development centre, they are dedicated to helping people of all ages and abilities achieve their health and fitness goals.

“While we are proud to host a number of Olympic, professional and elite athletes at Fortius, they only represent one portion of our clientele,” shared Craig Thompson, Fortius CEO.

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“We operate under the ‘same door’ philosophy, meaning whether you’re a 9-year-old rehabbing a sprained ankle, an Olympic athlete going for gold, or a senior trying to improve your health and fitness, you’re welcome through the same door.”

Fortius was the vision of Founder Scott Cousens, who donated $25 million dollars to start the project—the largest philanthropic gift in Canadian sport history. Owned by a charity called the Fortius Foundation, the facility operates as a non-profit.

“Scott’s vision was an integrated athlete development centre that would operate as a non-profit community asset,” said Thompson. “All of our revenues go back to the Fortius Foundation which supports programs like our free KidsMove physical literacy program, and BACK in the Game youth rehabilitation program.”